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Welcome back! We’re so glad you can join us for this very special – and very important – episode of The Inventory Nation Podcast. Because she’s been there, Host Nicole Clausen knows intimately how the stress of managing inventory can wreak havoc. That’s why she has chosen to devote this episode to an amazing form of self-care: Meditation. Tune in to learn how to divert high anxiety into total relaxation through the simple act of bringing mindfulness. Our host invites you to take a thoughtful, non-judgmental pause. Catch your breath, let the noise in your brain go and feel your body ease into peace in this present moment. You’ll hear – and experience – in real time what it’s like to be taken on a journey through guided visualization. It’s a great strategy for transforming feelings of overwhelm or frustration when the sometimes thankless work that is inventory management is getting you down. We want you to take care of yourself and this is one simple, free, effective way to do just that! So join us … and relax!
Big news! “Inventory Management for Veterinary Professionals” is here! Nicole Clausen has poured all her knowledge and experience into a brand new book you won’t want to miss. Inventory professionals of all kinds will love the tools, strategies and practical examples compiled in this one-of-a-kind compendium, available now at this link. It’s a collection of tips, tricks and positive reinforcement Nicole wanted but couldn’t find when she was first starting out!
Would you like to learn more about Vet Care Logistics’ Inventory 911 Toolkit, our step-by-step blueprint to help inventory managers optimize knowledge, strategy and confidence? Click here!
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What you’ll learn:
- By popular demand, Nicole takes you through a mindfulness meditation designed especially for a cohort close to her heart: fellow inventory management specialists.
- Advice to remember as you get started with this practice:
- Meditation isn’t about being perfectly still or “perfect” in any way.
- It’s natural to witness your mind wandering. No shame in it! Just gently bring your thoughts back to the present.
- Encourage focus by paying attention to your breath or sounds or sensations in your body.
- STEP 1: Nicole launches her meditation by encouraging all of us to envision a journey into an idyllic, lush, peaceful garden.
- STEP 2: Feel your belly as it expands and then exhale slowly through your mouth. That’s right, letting go of tension.
- STEP 3: Sink deeper into the colorful, vivid visualization Nicole provides as she takes us through an imaginary garden space filled with delicious smells, sounds and sensations.
- STEP 4: Pay attention to what your body registers as it eases into relaxation.
- STEP 5: Repeat silently to yourself … I am calm. I am centered. I am at peace.
- STEP 6: If it feels right, gently place a hand over your heart and register its rhythm.
- STEP 7: Sink into the serenity of your sacred garden, trusting that it’s a place to which you can return again and again.
- STEP 8: Allow yourself to surrender to the tranquility within, knowing that it’s okay to let your thoughts soften and drift.
- STEP 9: Keep returning to the knowledge that there is nothing to do but simply be!
- STEP 10: As the meditation ends, slowly bring yourself back to the present moment, wiggling your fingers and toes, feeling your body rooted to the ground beneath you.
- Feedback welcome! Please know that Nicole loves hearing from her listeners and looks forward to growing in community – as well as with peace in an often frantic world!
Key points:
- “Meditation is not about shutting off your thoughts or achieving some perfect,
- constant state of peace. It’s natural for your mind to wander, to drift in and out of focus.”
- “With each breath allow yourself to become more deeply connected to the energy of this garden. A place of pure relaxation and peace.”
- “This is your center, your place of calm amidst the busy world. Silently affirm to yourself: I trust in this moment of peace. I am safe. I am whole.”
- “Every breath you take nourishes you, bringing you closer to a deep state of relaxation.”
- “Allow yourself to surrender fully in this moment.”
- “Imagine (tension or stress) as a gentle mist lifting from your body, evaporating … in the light of the sun, the sound of the stream, the scent of the flowers. They are all here to nurture and protect you. In this place, there is nothing to do but simply ‘be.’ ”
MEET NICOLE CLAUSEN
Hi, I’m Nicole Clausen, and I started Veterinary Care Logistics with the dream of changing the way we manage inventory together.
With 15+ years of experience in the veterinary industry, I have worked in several positions from receptionist to operations manager for several different hospitals.
While no two practices are ever alike, I noticed one common problem: a lack of inventory management and control. If you are tasked with managing inventory, I understand first-hand the challenges you face.
When I first started managing inventory, I struggled with the same things that many of my clients experience: a to-do list up my chin and a pretty persistent case of imposter syndrome. But jolting awake in the middle of the night, wondering if you remembered to order rabies vaccines is no way to live.
I knew something had to change.
Veterinary Care Logistics was born out of the demand by several industry leaders to utilize my inventory system as a model throughout the country. Whenever I tell people what I do, I usually get a puzzled reaction: Why would you want to do that? I hate inventory!
Truthfully, I love the puzzles, the numbers, and the strategies of inventory. But what really sets my soul on fire is creating lightbulb moments.
New clients who often come to me tell me that they feel like they are drowning or that they think they are just not cut out for this. Then once we start working together, putting systems in place, theres always, always an ah-ha moment.
And at that moment, a shift occurs. You know exactly what you need to do. Your confidence rises. And the confusion, overwhelm, and worry all begin to melt away like a bad, backordered-rabies-vaccine dream.
These are the moments I live for.
LINKS + RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:
- Buy Nicole’s book, write a review and learn about all the fun publication-related festivities she has in store at this link.
- Veterinary Care Logistics: @Instagram
- Veterinary Care Logistics: Certified Veterinary Inventory Professional Program
- Veterinary Care Logistics: Consulting Services
ABOUT VCL:
Veterinary Care Logistics serves veterinarians and their teams who are frustrated that their current inventory system is not functioning correctly and are facing out of control inventory costs and improperly stocked hospitals. VCL helps veterinarians through inventory analysis, comprehensive step-by-step action plans, and thorough team member training. My clients experience great success and rave about my work because I roll up my sleeves and get dirty working with your hospital to improve your inventory as if it was my own hospital.
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